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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (3 aboard · 49 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Electric toilet
- Air condition
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Perfect for inland explorers. This Pénichette houseboat suits couples or small families who want a leisurely cruise through French waterways without the salt-water sailing commitment, think canal locks and riverside villages rather than open ocean. It's an accessible way to experience boating in France, with no formal skipper qualifications needed on most inland routes.
Comfort-focused design. The boat's heating, refrigerator, and electric toilet are standard creature comforts for a 1992 houseboat, and at 11.2m she's nimble enough to navigate narrow European canals while still sleeping six. The layout works well for groups mixing families and friends who don't mind sharing close quarters.
Budget-friendly baseline. At this price tier, you're getting honest value for casual inland boating, nothing fancy, but honest functionality. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable and suggests transparent, straightforward terms from Riverly.
Age is the trade-off. A 1992 build means you should expect some wear and ask the operator specifically about recent maintenance on systems like plumbing and electrics, older houseboats can have quirky habits. If you're flying long-haul to a French base, confirm engine reliability and cabin heating quality before committing, especially if chartering outside peak summer months.
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The marina & destination
Based at Loosdrecht, in Loosdrecht, Netherlands. Pénichette Comfort 4/6 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Loosdrecht is a freshwater lake marina in the heart of the Dutch inland waterway network, ideal for a relaxed first week exploring the Vecht River valley and connected lake system without exposure to coastal weather. From here you can cruise south to Utrecht and Amsterdam within a day, or north through the Gooi lakes toward the IJsselmeer; the shallow, protected waters and lock-free passages between lakes suit both novice helmsfolk and those seeking sheltered cruising. Week one typically involves gentle daysails of 2 to 4 hours between lake villages, with ample opportunity to moor and explore historic towns on foot.
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